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Elevate NAU Research 

At NAU Research, our commitment to research and innovation extends far beyond campus. Our NAU Research programs serve as a beacon of excellence, driving global advancements and shaping the trajectory of innovation. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and an unwavering dedication to excellence, we've not only expanded the boundaries of knowledge but also worked tirelessly to improve the human condition.

Make Your NAU Giving Day Impact

On NAU Giving Day, we're highlighting the fund below. Join is today to make your Lumberjack impact:

The Vice President for Research Innovation Fund 

A gift to this fund supports strategic institutional endeavors that allow Northern Arizona University to pursue new avenues of discovery, tackle pressing problems facing Arizona and beyond, and to build on existing research strengths.

The Innovation Fund supports hiring initiatives, relationship-building with external partners, faculty support, and student engagement activities that lay the foundation for our extraordinary research environment.

By supporting The Vice President for Research Innovation Fund, together, we can continue to harness the power of inquiry and innovation to create a brighter future for all.

Learn More About NAU Research Areas 

Below, you can learn more about the incredible research happening in: 

Thank You for Your #AxeofKindness

Join us in unleashing the potential of our extraordinary research environment—because at NAU, we don't just dream of a better world; we actively pursue it. Thank you for Elevating Lumberjacks through your support of our NAU Research programs!


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Expand Knowledge: Fueling Research at NAU
$1,500
Expand Knowledge: Fueling Research at NAU
Discovery begins with curiosity, innovation, and the support to pursue bold ideas. This NAU Giving Day, Jason Wilder, Vice President for Research at NAU, invites you to help fuel the groundbreaking work happening across campus. Once 30 gifts are made to NAU Research, the Radiant Center for Remote Sensing, the Center for Community Health & Engaged Research (CHER), or the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI), Jason will unlock a generous $1,500 gift for the VP for Research Innovation Fund. Together, we can help advance discovery, strengthen research opportunities, and expand the knowledge that shapes our future.
1 / 30 Gifts
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Lumberjack Class Spirit Leaderboard
Join your fellow Lumberjacks from every decade as they rally their classmates to support NAU! Check back to see which decade is leading the charge in philanthropy, celebrating the most generous alumni who are making a difference across the years.
Alumni, rally your classmates!
Rank Answer Donors
1 1970s 1
2 1980s 1
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Areas of Impact
This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, elevating essential initiatives across NAU. Your contributions directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.
Rank Department Raised
1 Elevate Swim & Dive $12,875.00
2 Elevate the College of Health & Human Services $9,170.00
3 Elevate Human Resources $5,250.00
4 Elevate Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing $5,240.00
5 Elevate the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic $3,150.00
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Lumberjack Community Engagement Leaderboard
This leaderboard celebrates the invaluable support from our broader community, showcasing the number of donors based on their relationship to NAU. Together, we elevate engagement and build a stronger future for NAU, uniting donors, partners, and friends to advance educational opportunities and community impact.
Help us unlock matching challenges and increase the impact of your gift! What is your connection to NAU?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 131
2 Staff or Faculty 87
3 Friend 87
4 Student 50
5 Parent 50
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